In the strangest places we sometimes find our focus. For me it has always been on the street connecting with average Canadians looking to have their voices heard. This image from the bill C-51 protest in Toronto is my best photo from 2015. I think it captures the essence of the frustration and hope Torontonians felt when they took to the streets this past March.

Pride flag raising at Toronto City Hall

Toronto mayor John Tory smiles as as the Pride Flag is raised at Toronto city hall marking the beginning of Pride week. The flag raising was also a symbolic break from the previous Ford era of disconnection to the Toronto LBGTQ community. A welcome change and a moment I was proud to have captured.

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I came across this cute little fisherman while scouting for a wedding in August.

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I don't really know what yo say about this image. I think it speaks for itself rather well. All I can say is it was a lucky capture, one of those moments where your unconscious mind registers more than your conscious does and your body just reacts. Point and shoot.

Behind the scenes of Toronto's Pride Parade

Constable Tim Boniface from the Waterloo Regional Police Force, ponders the best location to attach rainbow flags to his motorcycle. "They vibrate a lot, so they don't stay on very well."

Jack's first photo shoot

I almost didn't do this shoot. When I was originally asked by some close friends, I declined. It wasn't my speciality and I was concerned about not being able produce the images they wanted. However I eventually caved and I'm glad I did. I researched infant photography, learned some new tricks and in the end produced images that both my friends and I very are happy with.

Bill C-51 protest

While I feel my earlier image of the C-51 protests tells the civilian side of the story, this image is the polar opposite. A balaclava ladened police officer, glaring directly at my camera; he is quite literally on the opposite side of the civil action the citizens he serves and protects are partaking in.

Toronto Pride 2015

I just love motion in images. With those pom-poms moving in unison, there was no other way to capture the moment.

Drag Show

Pride was incredibly rainy this year, and when not worrying about breaking a camera body, all that water allowed for some creative photo oportunities.

Pussy Riot

International music stars and activists Pussy Riot, speak out against homophobia in Russia while attending Toronto Pride.

Sam & Ellen

This August I had the privilege of photographing Sam & Ellen's wonderful wedding. Their spiritual ceremony was Pagan and held in a grove of trees. Aside from the bride, groom and their priestess, only myself and my assistant were present. It was truly a once and a lifetime kind of wedding to shoot.

Federal Election 2015

Bill Morneau is elected to Toronto centre.

Mundane Flowers

This girl just looked so unimpressed with her lovely bouquet of flowers. I wonder if she was unimpressed with having received them, or disheartened with the prospect of having to give them to someone else.

Behind the scenes of Toronto's Pride Parade

Balloons reach out from the back of a CUPIE float as a volunteer walks past.

This is one of my favourite photo shoots and the best photo I took in 2014. I put it on the front page of my website, and I totally shit the bed on writing a blog about it. My partner was sick and I was helping her cover a story about Canadian photographer Suzy Lake's exhibit at the AGO. It was a great exhibit. To read about it and see a few more photos click here.

"Go Fuck Yourself its just a Boob."

I was really concerned reaction to this post could cause a backlash against the featured friend. But with over 2,500 views there wasn't a negative comment that made it back to me. It was also the most viewed post of 2014. Click here to read the original blog post.

Shiajan and Billy's one-of-a-kind Wedding

Certainly the most unique wedding I have ever shot! Click here to read the original blog post.

No Vacancy @ The Peach Gallery

R. Allan Beckley's paintings were without a doubt my favourite featured at The Peach Gallery in 2014. Click here to read the original blog post.

"He's being a bit of a bitch."

Nothing like a stick-and-poke party, wait that doesn't sound right... click here to read the original blog post.

Peach Fashion

During Toronto Fashion Week, The Peach Gallery hosted New York fashion designer Jose Duran for a one night event. I didn't write a blog about the night but you can click here to view the photos on the Peach Gallery's website.

Best Street Photo

This may be my favourite street photo from 2014. Its a weird moment yet you feel a voyeuristic pleasure watching the young woman discover she just took a super creepy selfie with boner dude.

Trevor & Jackson

Need I say more? Well I do but click here to read the original blog post.

Cod Head

Nothing quite like a giant severed decomposing cod head appearing with perfect lighting in the middle of a breastfeeding photo shoot.

Tinfoil, Cats and Railway Tracks

My first year participating with Steel Rail Sessions as an artist was so successful and fun, I really hope they ask me back for 2015. Click here to read the original blog post.

Sir Richard Branson

An interesting and unexpected capture this year. Click here to read the original blog post.

A Wild Drag Show Appears

This may be the most important image I took in 2014. It has been a favourite of many, made it into my most recent gallery show and helped me get my current freelancing gig with Daily Xtra. Click here to read the original blog post.

John Tory Elected Mayor of Toronto

I didn't get in for much of the municipal election action this year but I was on hand for the big reveal. There is no post for this image as I shot it for Daily Xtra. It is one of two images they considered for their post-election edition cover.

XOXO Pacific Mall

I'd never been to Chinese New Year or the Pacific Mall in Markham before but now I love both! Click here to read the original blog post.

I'M BATMAN

I love the look of defiance on this little Batman's face. The way he's holding his cape, his stance, he is the only real Batman I've ever seen.

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Throughout March the #trypod campaign seeks to introduce the wonderful world of podcasts to a wider audience. Here are just a few of my favorites! #replyall #radiolab #thisamericanlife #reveal #themoth #heavyweight #embeded #canadaland #podsaveamerica #podsavetheworld #modernlove #serial #bodegaboys #hellowfromthemagictavern #longform #abgt #podcast

David Martin a member of the Mohawk Six Nations, dances during the first Pow wow held on the University of Toronto's campus in decades. Dressed in Grass Dancer regalia, Martin said the colorful markings on his traditional clothing represent balance between men and women. March 11, 2017 #powwow #toronto #torontolife #universityoftoronto #firstnations #dance #mohawk #canada

A man with binoculars scans protestors gathered outside of the American consulate on University avenue during the #NoMuslimBanTo protest. February 4, 2017 #toronto #torontophoto #photojournalism #protest #nohate #muslim #flag #americanflag #protest

Hundreds gather for a vigil at the University of Toronto after a terrorist attack in Quebec City claimed the lives of 6 Muslim men on January 29, 2017. #mosque #quebecterrorattack #photojournalism #canon #universityoftoronto #toronto #torontophoto

"I haven't seen people come out in these numbers since the Vietnam war." Vickie told me as she admired signs left at Osgoode Hall after the March on Washington - Toronto. Saturday January 21, 2017. #toronto #marchonwashington #marchonwashingtontoronto #torontophoto #portrait #blacklivesmatter #photojournalism #women #womenempowerment